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How to get fromLevin to Christchurchby train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Levin to Christchurch by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Wellington, fly

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    1. Take the train from Levin to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    4h 35m
    $119–400

  2. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Levin to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    12h 53m
    $167–216

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Levin to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    12h 54m
    $386–711

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Levin to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    8h 45m
    $260–322

  5. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Levin to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PMR - CHC
    4h 10m
    $423–815

Levin to Christchurch by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 417.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Levin, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Levin to Christchurch. However, you can take the train to Wellington, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Lambton Central - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Levin to Christchurch via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 12h 53m.

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